Direct Support Professional

Full Time
Coram, NY 11727
Posted
Job description
  • Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan. Completes transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
  • Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
  • Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to the management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.
  • Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains valid NYS Driver's License; completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management; ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
  • Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management.
  • Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
  • Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
  • Obtains and maintains SCIP-R certification; attends all mandatory training.
  • Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
  • Attends all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
  • Demonstrates competency in all required training areas.
  • A minimum of high school diploma or GED.
  • A clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred.
  • Previous AMAP and SCIP certification preferred
  • Salary starts at $20.50/hr, $.50 increase will be given to employees who successful complete and maintain AMAP and SCIP training.
  • Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All SCO staff are required to wear masks when in and on SCO locations and grounds, working directly with clients, or interacting with the public.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • AMAP (Required)
  • SCIP (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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